Finding English support or medical help in Yamagata Prefecture can sometimes prove difficult. Focus Japan strives to make your stay in Japan easy.
| Consultation Offices | Type of Services | Hours of Operation | Telephone | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association for International Relations in Yamagata (AIRY) - Foreign Residents Consultation Counter | General information | Tue - Sat 10:00-17:00 |
023-646-8861 | |
| Yamagata City Office -International Exchange Division, Foreign Residents Consultation Counter | General information | Wed 11:00-15:00 |
023-624-8862 FAX: 023-641-1868 | 1st & 3rd Wednesdays: Special consultation
with Administrative Procedure Specialists (Gyoseishoshi) Lawyer * Consultation on days other than the above can be arranged, as well as consultation in Portuguese and Spanish (appointment required). |
| Dewa Shonai International Exchange Foundation - Dewa Shonai International Forum | General information | On business days 9:00-17:30 |
0235-25-3600 | Consultation in English and Chinese are available by appointment only |
| International Volunteer Center Yamagata (IVY) - Foreign Residents Consultation Counter | General information, medical care information, providing interpreter service （medical care, welfare, arbitration, etc.） | Mon - Fri 10:00-18:00 |
023-634-9832 090-2365-1208 |
* An interpreter can be arranged for a fee. * Consultation by phone with interpreter's assistance is free, but only during consultation hours listed on the left column. |
| Takahata Town Foreign Residents and Family Consultation Counter | General information | Mon - Fri 9:00-16:00 |
0238-52-4473 | |
| Higashine City Office - General Affairs Bureau, General Policy Section, Public Affairs Plaza, Consultation Counter for Foreigners | General information on daily life | 0237-42-1111 | In-person consultation (appointment required) | |
| Yonezawa City International Relations Association (YIRA) | General information on daily life | Mon - Fri 8:30-17:00 |
0238-22-5111(extension 3007, 3008) |
